

A sprawling, vibrant book about soccer in Argentina, a country where the sport is every bit as important and reflective of the society as it is anywhere in the world' * KIRKUS REVIEWS * He writes confidently about the sport, including tactics and strategies, but also about social and political questions. has a fine eye for detail and a solid grasp of the big picture.

densely detailed but absorbing book' - Richard Williams * GUARDIAN * as a writer who knows and appreciates Argentina, he is prepared to take on the more demanding task of telling the story in parallel with that of the country's turbulent political and social evolution. fine-grained and often original research. 'Wilson, as you would expect from the author of several important books on football history and tactics, goes far deeper than the stereotype.
